LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CURRICULAR GUIDE
Histologic Technology
Associate in Applied Science Degree
Curriculum Code: 0923 (Effective Fall 2001 - Summer 2006)
Histologic Technicians work under the supervision of a pathologist to prepare
tissue specimens for diagnosis. They perform gross tissue preparation and
laboratory procedures to show microscopic structure. Histologic Technicians solve
problems, demonstrate ethics and patient confidentiality, and use chemical safety
and universal precautions. Histologic Technicians work together with laboratory
personnel to provide doctors with information for making a diagnosis. To work in
most laboratory facilities, Histologic Technicians must be certified by the
American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP). This curriculum is intended for
students who have been admitted to the joint LCC/Capital Area Career Center
Histologic Technology Program.
This is a selective admission program. In order to be considered as a candidate
for this program, students must meet basic admission requirements beyond those
required for admission to the College. Many of the courses for this program are
open only to students officially admitted to the Histologic Technology Program.
PREREQUISITES
Students should see the "Course Descriptions" section of this catalog or the
Course Schedule for course prerequisite information. Basic skills assessment and
advising information may be found on page 8 of this catalog.
GENERAL EDUCATION
General education is an important part of this program and includes a mathematics
competency requirement. To fulfill the mathematics competency requirement,
students may need to complete specific course work in mathematics. For
information on how to fulfill all general education requirements, see page 23.
INFORMATION
Contact the Science Department, Arts and Sciences Building, Room 408, telephone
number (517) 483-1092 or The Capital Area Career Center at (517) 244-1303.
REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION TO THE HISTOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM
For current information about admission requirements, students must contact the
Science Department, Arts and Sciences Building, Room 408, telephone number (517)
483-1092 or the LCC Admissions Office, Suite 2300, Gannon Vocational Technical
Center, telephone number (517) 483-1254.
REQUIREMENTS TOTAL: 35 CREDITS
CODE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
BIOL 127 Cell Biology 4
BIOL 201 Human Anatomy 4
CHEM 151 General Chemistry Lecture I 4
CHEM 161 General Chemistry Lab I 1
CPSC 120 Introduction to Computers 3
MATH 112 Intermediate Algebra 4
SCIS 297 Independent Study in Science 4
SOCL 120 Introduction to Sociology 4
SPCH 120 Dynamics of Communication 3
WRIT 121 Composition I 4
Completion of the accredited Capital Area Career Center
Histologic Technology Program 16 Credits
Certification by the ASCP (see Note 1)
LIMITED CHOICE REQUIREMENTS TOTAL: 11 CREDITS
Complete the indicated number of credits from eachCHOICE listed below.
CHOICE 1: General Education Core Areas (see Note 2) 0 Credits
(See the "GENERAL EDUCATION" section above)
Writing Core Area 0
Speech Communication Core Area 0
Science/Technology Core Area 0
Global Perspectives and Diversity Core Area 0
Mathematics Competency
CHOICE 2: Electives 11 Credits
BIOL 202 Human Physiology 4
BIOL 203 Microbiology 3
BIOL 204 Microbiology Laboratory 1
MATH 121 College Algebra I 4
SCIN 287 Science Technology Internship 4
STAT 170 Introduction to Statistics 3
WRIT 122 Composition II 4
MINIMUM TOTAL 62
NOTES:
1. The specific histologic technique courses necessary to prepare for this
certification must be taken at the Capital Area Career Center or, students
who have prepared for the certification exam in another program may apply
for "Credit For Previously Acquired Knowledge and Learning Experience." See
the "Student Records" section of this catalog.
2. Students completing "REQUIREMENTS" have fulfilled the requirements for
these Core areas.
SUGGESTED COURSE SEQUENCE
Students should see course descriptions to find out when departments plan to
offer courses. Students who for any reason are unable to follow the course
sequence suggested below (for example, those who are part-time, have transferred
in courses from another school, or have prerequisites to fulfill) should contact
an academic advisor or counselor for help with adjustments.
I II III IV
SCIS 297 BIOL 127 BIOL 201 Lim. Ch.
MATH 112 CHEM 151 Lim. Ch.
SPCH 120 CHEM 161 Lim. Ch.
WRIT 121 CPSC 120
SOCL 120